Medical University of South Carolina

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Carolina ByDesign

I had "high hopes" for this neurological hospital. I had temporal lobe brain surgery. At first, the staff at the hospital was very optimistic about the outcome. I had all the test for the surgery, which basically was worse than the surgery. Keep in mind, I was so excited about the possibility of being seizure free. The Program Coordinator, and she knows who she is, at first was very helpful in the beginning and so were the team of doctors. I was told the surgeon went down as much as possible. I dont have a problem with the surgeon. The post surgery was TERRIBLE!!!! I have concluded that the Program Coordinator was the "sales person" for this division of the neurological department. Yes, it was all a "sales" pitch. Why, I dont know, but I bet it was the money and the students studying in the neurology department. The did nothing to help, and basically I stopped seeing them.....why should I see them? So many things I wasnt told as far as the seizures. Here goes, Thought I had a stroke while having a C section. I had a brain injury when I was 24yrs., old and had brain surgery. The seizures started when I was 40. I was told that the seizures and injury would not appear after the length time of the injury. My hormones kicked in after I had my daughter and this when it started, and got worse as the years went on, but later, I had them everyday and didnt know what was wrong, but I was having partial seizures. In short, they didnt know. Anyone who deals with epilepsy, or most feel the same about neurologist. The weather, being the pressure and humidity also has alot as having seizures. Even now, neurologist, are not aware of this. So sad. Depression and anxiety were never discussed. Not aware that seizures would change, BECAUSE, none of the doctors at MUSC knew this and the none of the doctors I see now, dont have a clue. I was never warned antihistamines and the affects they have and had a black out while driving and still dont where I was while driving. I was taking 12 meds a day afterwards and now, years later, take 2 pills a day. I went on a leave of absence from a great sales job, making 80, 000 last W2,and when I went back to work I was fired, even though I was making quota. My doctor would not contact my company, and was so hateful about it. I feel as though it was because of the insurance my company paid for the surgery. After losing my insurance, I had to go to a generic medication. Between the medication and stress I lost 40lbs. I weighted 150 and now, I still only weigh 120lbs. I sold my house, for money, and got into 30,000 in debt. A friend took me in as I had nowhere to go. Im on disability now because of my memory and the seizures. Never told about dehydration or heat. In short, and you can google this information, SC, doesnt have alot of neurologist to choose from. Please, whatever you do, dont go anywhere near this hospital. Good luck to all!!!! I had to use a "star" to post, otherwise, I would not even rated MUSC.

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David Dukes

This is a weird way... I would rate, but... Emergency care has always been excellent.. Our NURSES have been excellent all except for one, and I know for a fact she was swiftly dealt with when we lodged the complaint. I had some excellent surgeons for my CABGx3 plus a hole repair. However, The after care left something to be desired. After several surgeries to remove a couple wires, and ongoing infections, I was told for five months straight that my wound was okay, and the green leakage was the bad tissue coming off and it was normal. Even after telling them I could smell a pugnant smell coming from the wound, they still assure me that because I was not running a fever, i was fine. Finally my wife called and told them, that it was not fine, and we ended up at the chest pain center where another doctor did a ct scan. I was told that there was infection, and I would need surgery. Instead of dealing with it then and there, they sent me home so "my" christmas was not spent in the hospital. I had surgery Jan 4 after new years, and when they went in, the infection had surrounded all my wires, ate at my sternum and was right at the paricardium. Had I been a week or two more I would be dead. Some would say.. great they caught it... but when your sitting with no sternum, and your pecks have been flipped to protect your heart... I often feel a bit angry that for the whole of my recovery after my CABG we asked them to think outside the box with me, and not one doctor could do it. Sometimes, especially in a teaching hospital they need to actually LISTEN to the patient, and stop worrying about how much compensation they will receive. Rather ... worry about the quality of life your giving your patient. This would not be my first complaint about this. They like to keep bad things quiet, told my wife to call them by phone... and guess what. That never goes any where either. If you disagree with a doctor and want a second opinion, instead of giving you over to a partner or different area clinic, your given a letter kindly letting you know, if you dont like the service, move on. There are two Doctors in this whole hospital that I put my name behind now. Cardiac.. Go for Dr. Taylor, Plastic surgery ; DR. Delaney. ... Heart surgery >> Dr. Ikon or Dr. Toole. But ... make sure you demand that care you should get, and dont listen to them. If something feels wrong... and they dont listen... find another opinion.

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Sunshine G

The other reviewers are right. MUSC will not help with your pain and discomfort. I would not recommend MUSC for any non-emergency surgery needs or the ER. You are told that this is a teaching hospital, so you cant control who does your surgery. Some of the residents are arrogant and not patient focused. If I contracted with an experienced doctor to perform surgery, thats what I expect. The PACU post surgery unit is horrible. There is nothing worse than being in pain after surgery and they do little to nothing to alleviate that pain such as giving oral medication like Tylenol. I understand that some people abuse narcotics but this shouldnt apply to post surgery pain relief via IV. Even simple requests for IV pain relief were not honored by the resident in charge. I was asking for relief there, not an "at home supply." I heard many people moaning in pain which is disconcerting they were not given relief. They keep you an extended period of time yet do not give you pain relief, anti nausea medications or anything else so "you can leave there quicker." I would highly recommend Roper or East Cooper for surgery as they believe in pain management for patients and it is a much better experience. I wouldnt want anyone to experience what I did.

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Makayla Gaddist

Went In Around 6 Am 06/21/17 With Contractions Back To Back. The Nurses Name Was Becky. She Was AMAZING. I Wouldnt Have Rather Had Any Other Nurse. She Treated Me As If I Was Her Family Member & She Talked Me Through Each And Every Process. Becky Was The Bomb! MUSC Entire Staff Was Amazing. Ill Never Recommend Any Other Hospital Except MUSC. From The Time I Walked In The Doors Until I Left 2 Days Later The Way I Was Treated By Every Nurse Was Outstanding! Very Impressed MUSC. The Reason Why I Mention Becky So Much Is Because You Dont Find Many Nurses Who Truly Care About Whats Going On With Yourself, Many Nurses Are Just Nice Because Its Their Job. Becky Rocked! If You Go To L&D At MUSC Ask for Becky, Shell Make Your Vist One To Remember! She Made Me VERY Comfortable With My Entire Stay. She Even Hoped I Delivered My Baby Boy Before Her Shift Was Over Later That Day & Thats What Happened, She Also Met My Bundle Of Joy Right At The End Of Her Shift. She Also Stayed A Few Minutes Later To Meet Little Guy. Thanks For The Wonderful Experience At MUSC Staff!

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